Section: Visual modes

Linewise visual mode

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Explanation

Useful for moving, indenting, or commenting blocks.

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Characterwise visual mode
Select arbitrary text regions.
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Reselect last visual selection
Bring back the last selected region.
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Blockwise visual mode
Select a rectangular text block.
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Insert at start of block
Add text to the start of many lines at once.
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Paste after or before cursor
Put text from the default register.
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Append at end of block
Add text to the end of many lines.
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